Frankfurt/Main
Frankfurt/Main (EDDF/FRA) serves Frankfurt/Main, Germany. This is a major international airport with 4 runways (07C/25C, 07L/25R). Field elevation is 364 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: EDDF
- Name: Frankfurt/Main
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 50.036522
- Longitude: 8.561268
- Elevation: 364 ft
- Country: Germany
- Municipality: Frankfurt/Main
- IATA Code: FRA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Distance from City: 11.9 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07C/25C
- Designation: 07C/25C
- Dimensions: 13123 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS), GLS
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 07L/25R
- Designation: 07L/25R
- Dimensions: 9186 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS), GLS
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 07R/25L
- Designation: 07R/25L
- Dimensions: 13123 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 13123 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.900, 136.500 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 118.030, 118.730 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.frankfurt-airport.de/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx EUR 4-8 per tonne MTOW + noise/emissions components
- Parking Fee: EUR 0.30-0.60 per tonne per hour, first 2h free for turnarounds
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated. Fraport AG published tariff. Noise class determines significant surcharge component. Emission charges based on NOx.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Skytanking, Air BP and others. Hydrant system extensive.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Bundespolizei on-site 24h. Non-Schengen arrivals at Terminal 1B/C and Terminal 2.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Strict night ban 23:00-05:00 local (court-mandated since 2012). No exceptions except medical/state flights. Shoulder periods 22:00-23:00 and 05:00-06:00 restricted to Chapter 4+. Four parallel runways.
Alternates
EDFE
- ICAO: EDFE
- Name: Frankfurt-Egelsbach
- Distance (NM): 5.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDFV
- ICAO: EDFV
- Name: Worms
- Distance (NM): 26.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDFM
- ICAO: EDFM
- Name: Mannheim City
- Distance (NM): 33.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDGS
- ICAO: EDGS
- Name: Siegerland
- Distance (NM): 44.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
EDFH
- ICAO: EDFH
- Name: Frankfurt-Hahn
- Distance (NM): 50.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.
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Germany Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A (no permit needed). EASA TCO not required for overflight-only operations.
- Landing Lead Time: 2 full working days (individual flights, Sat/Sun not counted). 4 weeks (chains of 4+ flights in a series). First-time applicants: allow additional time for documentation review.
Private flights generally exempt from permits. Airport PPR may apply.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at EDDF?
- The tower frequency at Frankfurt/Main is 119.9, 136.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at EDDF?
- Frankfurt/Main offers Jet A-1.
- Does EDDF require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Frankfurt/Main (Germany).